Automotive Foam Market Report 2026

The automotive foam market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $48.95 billion in 2025 to $54.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to passenger vehicle production growth, demand for comfort features, polyurethane foam adoption, automotive interior evolution, crude oil-based raw material availability.

The automotive foam market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $82.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle interior redesigns, lightweighting regulations, sustainable material demand, autonomous vehicle comfort focus, premium vehicle growth. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward lightweight foam materials, adoption of bio-based foams, demand for enhanced seating comfort, growth of noise and vibration reduction solutions, expansion of interior customization.

The growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is anticipated to boost the automotive foam market in the future. While the economic impact of COVID-19 has reduced the demand for petrol and diesel cars, there has been an increase in interest for electric and hybrid vehicles. Concerns about climate change and the goal of achieving net-zero emissions are driving a global transition to emissions-free driving. This shift toward EVs benefits the economy by lowering fuel costs and transitioning consumption from petroleum products to locally produced electric power. These factors have led to a higher demand for automotive foam, which provides passengers with enhanced comfort, safety, and security during their journeys. According to the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, approximately 14 million electric cars were registered worldwide in 2023, representing a 35% increase from the 10.5 million registered in 2022. Electric vehicles accounted for 18% of total car sales in 2023, up from 14% in the previous year. This growth indicates strong momentum in the EV market, with weekly registrations in 2023 surpassing 250,000. Additionally, battery electric vehicles made up 70% of the total electric car stock in 2023. Consequently, the rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles will drive growth in the automotive foam market.

Leading companies in the automotive foam market are focusing on delivering technologically advanced shockless foam materials to bolster their market presence. Shockless materials are specialized substances designed to absorb and dissipate impact energy, thereby minimizing damage and safeguarding sensitive components, such as those in electric vehicle batteries, during collisions or thermal events. For example, in April 2024, Huntsman, a US-based chemical company, introduced its Shokless polyurethane foam systems. This new product line is designed for potting and securing cells within electric vehicle (EV) batteries and includes products that act as moldable encapsulants for battery modules or packs. The Shokless foam systems offer a versatile solution to protect the structural integrity of EV batteries during impacts or thermal events. This family of products consists of low to high-density foams that can be applied using standard polyurethane dispensing methods, providing a wide processing window for improved handling flexibility.

In December 2024, Adient, a U.S.-based manufacturer of automotive seating foam, partnered with Jaguar Land Rover and Dow to promote sustainability in automotive foam through circular economy initiatives. The collaboration focuses on developing closed-loop polyurethane foam seating by transforming end-of-life vehicle foam into recycled polyol for use in new seat cushions. Jaguar Land Rover is a UK-based luxury vehicle manufacturer emphasizing high-quality seating integration and circular design, while Dow is a U.S.-based materials science company specializing in polyurethanes, polyolefins, silicones, and other advanced materials.

Major companies operating in the automotive foam market report include BASF SE, Covestro AG, Huntsman International LLC, Dow Chemical Company, Recticel Group, Woodbridge Foam Corporation, Johnson Controls International plc, Adient plc, Lear Corporation, Sheela Foam Ltd., FoamPartner Group, Zotefoams plc, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Armacell International Holding GmbH, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, Rogers Corporation, UFP Technologies Inc., Foam Supplies Inc., Future Foam Inc., Foamcraft Inc., Foamex Innovations Holdings LLC, General Plastics Manufacturing Company, Grand Rapids Foam Technologies LLC, Vitafoam Products Canada Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive foam market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive foam market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive foam market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive foam market consists of sales of open cell foam, closed cell foams, melamine foam, and natural fibers foams. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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